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Low-cost mini PC: The $130 Ripple-Mini

We are seeing a growing trend towards low-cost computing these days, some being the larger tower style PC’s such as the Everex gPC and the Linspire-based Mirus Innovations that we mentioned yesterday and some are taking the mini approach. Enter the Ripple-Mini, a nice looking small form factor PC from Ripple.

The Ripple-Mini is currently only going to be available in Korea but is retailing for just €90, which is around $132 US. It will feature an Intel Celeron M215 processor at 1.33GHz, D201 GLY Intel motherboard, 1GB RAM, SiS 662 North Bridge and SiS 964L South Bridge.

The case measures in at a small .78-inches x 11.8-inches x 8.66-inches. Click through for a nice shot of the guts…

Low-cost desktop Linux now available at Sears

Sears is the latest to start offering a low-cost desktop Linux solution. A similar offering to the Everex machine that Wal-Mart has been offering as of late. The PC at Sears is coming from Linspire Inc and will be priced at just $199, which is after a $100 mail-in rebate. The Linspire based PC’s will more »